Blueberry Spinach Smoothie recipe that’s healthy, quick, and an easy to make snack. Made with fresh spinach, plain Greek yogurt, and honey, also a tasty addition to mornings.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie snacks are not only easy to make, they’re also full of nutrition. I love a smoothie during that afternoon witching hour when I’m starting to crave something sweet.
This particular smoothie has a few hidden ingredients, like spinach, a banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey. My boys didn’t quite know what to think when they found out there was spinach in their smoothies.
You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, totally up to you. I used frozen because cheaper.
I do add the banana and tablespoon of honey to sweeten the smoothie just a bit; however, it’s not overly sweet. The banana and honey really work together to give just the right amount of sweetness but not too much.
The Greek yogurt gives the smoothie more of a creamy factor. You could probably leave it out if you don’t want that tangy yogurt taste… I make smoothies both with and without yogurt, depending on what’s in my fridge at any given time.
Tips for how to make a Blueberry Spinach Smoothie:
Gather your ingredients… You’ll need fresh or frozen blueberries, fresh spinach leaves, a banana, plain Greek yogurt, milk, raw honey, and ice.
- If you’re using fresh blueberries, wash your berries. If you’re using frozen blueberries, there’s no prep needed.
- Also wash the spinach.
- Add your blueberries, spinach leaves, peeled banana, yogurt, milk, and honey to a large blender.
- Pulse until everything is mixed well.
- Add the ice to the mixture, and pulse again until you reach the desired consistency. If your blender has a smoothie setting, you can use that.
- Pour into cups or jars and serve with straws.
This recipe yields about 2 to 4 smoothies, depending on the size smoothie you prefer. We like them on the smaller side, so my 3 boys and I can usually split the recipe between us.
Alternative options or add-ins for your smoothie:
- If you don’t want regular milk… You can use whatever kind of milk you prefer, whether it’s almond milk, soy milk, whatever you choose.
- Add a handful of strawberries for an extra berry kick.
- Add flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or goji berries to your smoothie.
- Use a different flavor yogurt… Maybe add a double dose of blueberry with blueberry yogurt.
Other smoothie recipes you may enjoy:
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Peach Mango Smoothie
- Grapefruit, Berry, and Tropical Fruit Smoothie
- Lactose-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Kitchen tools you may need to make a Blueberry Smoothie:
Fruit Wash Bowl – Handy for washing fruits and vegetables.
Blender – You’ll need a blender that has the strength to blend up ice in a smoothie.
Cups or Jars with Straws – for serving.
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Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 1/2 cups ice
Instructions
- If you’re using fresh blueberries, wash your berries. If you’re using frozen blueberries, there’s no prep needed.
- Also wash the spinach.
- Add your blueberries, spinach leaves, peeled banana, yogurt, milk, and honey to a large blender.
- Pulse until everything is mixed well.
- Add the ice to the mixture, and pulse again until you reach the desired consistency. If your blender has a smoothie setting, you can use that.
- Pour into cups or jars and serve with straws.
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I like these smoothies better with frozen chopped spinach. It blends better and easier. And I skip the ice cubes. Maybe it’s just me?
Do I need to add ice if using frozen blueberries?
Karen, yes, I still would, so you get that frozen smoothie.
I’m going to use frozen blueberries and frozen banana. I have no ice now and that would take time! Last time I made a blueberry spinach smoothie the spinach was also frozen. It worked good!
That sounds yummy, Liz!
My youngest who is 3 has turned into my picky eater after he discovered sugar ??♀️? he refused to eat most meals so I thought I would try some smoothies since they look like a milkshake & he always loved the Herbalife shakes I used to buy. I made him the blueberry/spinach one this morning….success!! Even my 8 year old loved it! Thank you!
Abby, I’ve so been there. In fact, I’m kinda there right now with my 2 year old. I think he’s going to be a little more picky than our older boys. Thank you so much. I’m so glad they enjoyed it!